1/4 C fresh lime juice

2 tsp minced canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 C chopped seed tomatoes

1 C chopped onion

½ C chopped fresh cilantro

• Combine fresh lime juice, chipotle chilies and minced garlic in large bowl.

• Add chopped tomatoes, onion and fresh cilantro.

• Season to taste with salt.

• Let pico de gallo stand 1 hour at room temperature to allow flavors to develop.

1 t Vegetable oil

1 lb Carrots, sliced

6 oz Onion, chopped

2 md Oranges, grated & squeezed

1 1/2 pt Vegetable stock

2 tb Cilantro, chopped

1 t Salt

Pepper, to taste

Heat oil in a soup pot. Add the carrot & onion. Cover & saute for 10 minutes, without browning. Shake the pot occasionally. Add the orange zest & orange juice, stock, cilantro & the rest of the seasonings. Bring to a boil, cover & simmer for 45 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly. Pour soup into a blender & puree until smooth. Return to pan & re-heat. Serve hot. Elizabeth Brand, “Vegetables”

1/2 lb Whole green peas

1/2 lb Split green peas

1 Smoked ham shank, uncooked

1 md Onion, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste Soak whole green peas overnight in a four quart kettle filled with water. In the morning add split peas and remaining ingredients. Boil slowly for about 4 hours. Remove ham shank and serve soup without straining. Source: The New Ford Treasury of FAVORITE RECIPES from Famous Restaurants Compiled and tested by Nancy Kennedy, Women’s Editor, Ford Times - 1964